“With what result?”
“We did not find anything missing.”
“Can you be sure that nothing is gone?”
“I would not be willing to swear to it, although I am morally convinced that not a thing has been taken.”
“That will do. You can go now, but do not say a word to the other servants of the line of questions put to you.”
“I will not, sir.”
Joe Timon having departed, Mr. Barnes inquired:
“What do you make of it?”
“As yet—nothing.”
“His story does not give you any clew?”